17 Purple Petunia Varieties For Your Flowerbeds

Petunias are a classic perennial or annual and a gardening favorite among many. Their colorful blooms with lasting color make them a gardening favorite. With proper sunlight and water, petunias will not disappoint.

Petunias are technically perennials but in most hardiness zones they are annuals. In zones 10 and 11, petunias will bloom all year long for a number of years. If you live in zones 2 to 9, petunias will only survive from spring to the first frost.

	botanical name Petunia x hybrida ‘Royal Velvet’
	plant type Tender Perennial, Annual
	sun requirements Full sun
	height 10”-12”
	hardiness zones Annual 2-9, Tender Perennial 10-11

Step aside as royalty enters your garden. These regal petunias are a beautiful blue-purple with almost black throats. These blooms will resist fading even as the blooms are spent. They aren’t a very tall variety but can cover up to 24 inches in diameter.

A great feature of this variety is its ability to self-clean. This means as the flowers are spent, they will naturally fall from the stem. You will not have to spend hours deadheading in the garden.

‘Ultra Violet’

	botanical name Petunia x hybrida ‘Ultra Violet’
	plant type Tender Perennial, Annual
	sun requirements Full sun
	height 18”-24”
	hardiness zones Annual 2-9, Tender Perennial 10-11

Ultra Violet is a unique petunia with a thin pink edge and a vibrant violet star pattern. This variety is multi-branching and fast growing. It will not get leggy as it grows so you won’t have to spend time pruning.

 A strong variety that can handle even the hottest days. May require more watering if your region is experiencing warmer temperatures for extended periods of time. Plant in a hanging basket or window box for vibrant color all season long.

‘Night Sky’

	botanical name Petunia x hybrida ‘Night Sky’
	plant type Tender Perennial, Annual
	sun requirements Full sun
	height 14”-16”
	hardiness zones Annual 2-9, Tender Perennial 10-11

This absolutely stunning variety is sure to make heads turn. The name says it all for this variety and looks like a starry night sky. No two blooms will look the same. With splatters of white on purple-blue petals, this petunia will have you mesmerized.

A compact, vigorous variety with continuous blooming from spring to fall. The pattern on the blooms will change based on the temperature. If temperatures are cooler, you can expect to see more white speckles. And if temperatures are warmer, the flowers will be a more vibrant purple with fewer white spots.

‘Bordeaux’

	botanical name Petunia x hybrida ‘Bordeaux’
	plant type Tender Perennial, Annual
	sun requirements Full sun
	height 18”-20”
	hardiness zones Annual 2-9, Tender Perennial 10-11

Looking for a petunia that has a few shades of purple in a single bloom? Look no further than Bordeaux! With a deep purple center and veining, this petunia will stand out from the rest. A quick grower that won’t get leggy as the summer goes on.

Perfect for the front of flower beds or in hanging containers as a filler and spiller. It won’t overpower companion plants in containers. Good options for companion plants are snapdragons, silvia and daisies.

‘Double Velvet Midnight’

	botanical name Petunia x hybrida ‘Double Velvet Midnight’
	plant type Tender Perennial, Annual
	sun requirements Full sun
	height 8”-10”
	hardiness zones Annual 2-9, Tender Perennial 10-11

Did you know petunias come in double blooms? The options are endless when it comes to petunias. This frilly, deep purple bloom is excellent for cascading over containers or covering the ground of your landscaping.

Pruning is a good habit to get into when growing petunias. Pruning will help your petunias produce more blooms and grow fuller, bushier plants.

‘Mini Vista Indigo’

	botanical name Petunia x hybrida ‘Mini Vista Indigo’
	plant type Tender Perennial, Annual
	sun requirements Full sun
	height 18”-24”
	hardiness zones Annual 2-9, Tender Perennial 10-11

These dainty blue-purple flowers may be small but what they lack in size, they make up for in numbers. With numerous blooms all season, this petunia will always be full and bright. The delicate blooms stand out with darker colored veins and even darker eyes.

If your plant is beginning to slow and produce fewer blooms. It may be time for a trim. Clip legger stems and deadhead faded blooms and within a week your petunia will begin to produce more blooms.

‘Lavender Sky’

	botanical name Petunia x hybrida ‘Lavender Sky’
	plant type Tender Perennial, Annual
	sun requirements Full sun
	height 10”-12”
	hardiness zones Annual 2-9, Tender Perennial 10-11

A beautiful trailing variety with lavender to blue blooms that grow on the ends and centers of the stems. This will keep the plant looking full month after month. Wave Ⓡ varieties of petunias are known for spreading and blanketing an area rather quickly. 

Plant alone or with taller plants as they can cover and overpower lower growing plants. If you are looking to cover an area with continuous blooms. Trailing varieties are a great option!

‘Tie Dye Purple’

	botanical name Petunia x hybrida ‘Tie Dye Purple’
	plant type Tender Perennial, Annual
	sun requirements Full sun
	height 24”-36”
	hardiness zones Annual 2-9, Tender Perennial 10-11

A unique petunia that can develop violet to lavender and even bicolor flowers. An excellent option to add some dimension to a hanging basket or container. This variety is a trailing type and will quickly cover the area they are planted in.

An excellent option in hanging baskets or tall pots to cascade over the edge. No bloom is the same and you can see a variation of purple hues. Great for the gardener who is looking for a petunia that won’t be the same as anyone elses petunias.

‘Lilac Ice’

	botanical name Petunia x hybrida ‘Lilac Ice’
	plant type Tender Perennial, Annual
	sun requirements Full sun
	height 36”-48”
	hardiness zones Annual 2-9, Tender Perennial 10-11

Looking for a variety that spreads and you never have to deadhead? Look no further than lilac ice petunias. These gorgeous petunias produce a silvery-white bloom with deep lilac colored veins with a dark purple center.

This variety was bred specifically for baskets and other vertical settings. They can trail up to 3 to 4 feet long. Like most petunias, they are heavy feeders that benefit from weekly fertilizer. Choose a fertilizer that works best for you and that will give your petunias proper nutrients.

‘Pirouette Double Purple’

	botanical name Petunia x hybrida ‘Pirouette Double Purple’
	plant type Tender Perennial, Annual
	sun requirements Full sun
	height 13”-15”
	hardiness zones Annual 2-9, Tender Perennial 10-11

Another unique double variety that produces a double bloom with white outer edges and purple centers. The blooms can get anywhere from 3 to 4 inches wide. The petunia has a tendency to stay in tight mounds that only get about 12 inches wide when mature.

So impressive that it won an All-American Selection award and is sure to impress in your flowerbed or container. If planting in containers, ensure there are proper drainage holes to avoid soggy soils. Potted petunias may need more frequent watering then petunias planted directly into the ground.

‘Evening Scentsation’

	botanical name Petunia x hybrida ‘Evening Scentsation’
	plant type Tender Perennial, Annual
	sun requirements Full sun
	height 36”- 48”
	hardiness zones Annual 2-9, Tender Perennial 10-11

Sweet notes of honey, rose and hyacinth arise from this variety’s indigo purple blooms. You can enjoy this sweet fragrance all day long but in late afternoon and even, the perfume intensifies. This makes them a great addition on a balcony, steps or window boxes.

Blooms will open from spring to late fall in most climates. You can expect the blooms to get about 2 to 2 ½ inches wide. Their growing habit is mounding and spreading so you can have the benefits of a compact trailing variety.

‘Tidal Wave Purple’

	botanical name Petunia x hybrida ‘Tidal Wave Purple’
	plant type Tender Perennial, Annual
	sun requirements Full sun
	height 36”- 56”
	hardiness zones Annual 2-9, Tender Perennial 10-11

Watch as this variety floods your garden with delicate purple trumpet shaped flowers. This petunia will resist lodging and won’t be weighed down and create open gaps in pots or your garden.

A great feature of this petunia is that you have some control in how tall it can get. If you want this variety to be taller, plant closer together. Plant a minimum of 12 inches apart to increase height. If you want it to stay short, plant further apart.

‘Sugar Daddy’

	botanical name Petunia x hybrida ‘Sugar Daddy’
	plant type Tender Perennial, Annual
	sun requirements Full sun
	height 10”-12”
	hardiness zones Annual 2-9, Tender Perennial 10-11

One of the most popular varieties with a single, large bloom that produces light purple petals and deep purple veins throughout the flower. They have a mounding tendency and only cover about a foot of space when mature.

Known to release a deep vanilla scent in the late afternoon and evening. The right combination of temperature and humidity, the sweet perfume will drift all across the garden. Cut back stems as they become leggy to promote a bushier plant.

‘Purple Halo’

	botanical name Petunia x hybrida ‘Purple Halo’
	plant type Tender Perennial, Annual
	sun requirements Full sun
	height 10”-12”
	hardiness zones Annual 2-9, Tender Perennial 10-11

A beautiful halo pattern on the blooms with outer white edges and dark purple centers. This variety stays rather compact and only spreads about a foot wide. Plant in full sun and in well-draining soils for best results.

Plant with other varieties from the series to add depth and dimension to your area of choice. You can find other colors like pink, yellow and blue in the halo series.

‘Black Velvet’

	botanical name Petunia x hybrida ‘Black Velvet’
	plant type Tender Perennial, Annual
	sun requirements Full sun
	height 10”-12”
	hardiness zones Annual 2-9, Tender Perennial 10-11

Although they look black, they are actually a deep violet color. The beautiful dark trumpet flowers will bloom from late spring to first fall frost. This petunia is more compact and will only cover 10 to 12 inches.

If you choose to grow black petunia by seed, be cautious. The seeds have a tendency to produce lavender or pink flowers, not black. It’s best to purchase potted black velvet petunias from a reputable nursery.

‘Amore Purple’

	botanical name Petunia x hybrida ‘Amore Purple’
	plant type Tender Perennial, Annual
	sun requirements Full sun
	height 12”-14”
	hardiness zones Annual 2-9, Tender Perennial 10-11

You are sure to fall in love with this variety. With a unique purple heart pattern on every bloom, these petunias are sure to capture your heart. The variety produces large flowers and the plant has a mounding habit.

This variety is able to tolerate the heat and dryer conditions. If your region is experiencing extended periods of hot and dry weather, consider watering frequently. Adequate water will help your petunias yield numerous blooms for extended periods of time.

‘Mambo Purple’

	botanical name Petunia x hybrida ‘Mambo Purple’
	plant type Tender Perennial, Annual
	sun requirements Full sun
	height 10”-12”
	hardiness zones Annual 2-9, Tender Perennial 10-11

A dense petunia with a mounding form that will yield numerous deep purple trumpet-shaped flowers. This petunia is a common purple annual, and will take some occasional maintenance. You will have to deadhead as the flowers fade and die.

Mambo is the only natural dwarf variety on the market. A great option for low ground cover that won’t become leggy as the season goes on. Plant in the front of flower beds, landscapes or containers to showcase these beautiful blooms.